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***guide price £325,000 - £350,000*** Palmer & Partners are delighted to offer for sale this well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached home, situated in the popular area of Stanway.
The property benefits from an abundance of local amenities, including the ever-developing Tollgate Retail Park, which features a large Sainsbury's supermarket.
There is also convenient access to the A12, along with regular bus routes providing easy access to Colchester Town Centre.
The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, ground floor cloakroom, lounge/diner with French doors opening onto the rear garden, and a fitted kitchen featuring eye-level and low-level units, together with integrated appliances.
On the first floor, there are three bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room, in addition to a family bathroom.
Externally, the property boasts an enclosed rear garden comprising a patio area and lawn, providing an ideal space for outdoor relaxation.
To the front, there is a driveway offering off-road parking, along with a garage. Palmer & Partners would strongly advise an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment.
Entrance Hall Ground Floor WC Lounge/Diner (5.18m x 3.96m) Kitchen (2.97m x 2.87m) First Floor Landing Bedroom One (3.2m x 3.07m) En-Suite Bedroom Two (3.84m x 2.13m) Bedroom Three (2.8m x 2.29m) Bathroom Garage (7m x 3.12m) Agents Notes The vendor has advised that the property is subject to an annual estate charge of £270.
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